11 Things You Should Consider Before Getting Stiletto Nails

Having long nails has never intrigued me; I'm more of a short and stubby, low-maintenance gal. As someone who spends the majority of her day on the computer, I couldn't fathom how people typed with long nails, let alone accomplished anything else. But a few weeks ago the stars aligned. My friend took the plunge and got stiletto nails right around the time Rihanna Instagrammed her fierce, pink mani. I immediately made an appointment at the nail salon and let me say, the final look was stunning. If you're thinking of swapping out your nails for a pair of claws, here are 11 things you should definitely think over.

While having long nails makes life more difficult than not, you do get used to it. Instead of straining to type with the pads of my fingers, I now casually use the pointed tips. Am I still a slower typer? Yes. Will I probably get my acrylics filled to make them last at least another month? Yes...